The Timorese National Youth Council (CNJTL) has called for the Government to reactivate the Timorese National Police (PNTL) to provide security in the country.

Community leaders concerned about UN Police’s work

The community leaders in the Capital of Dili have expressed their concerns over the UN Police’s work when responding to situation in the terrain. They therefore call on a reactivation of the Timorese National Police (PNTL) to respond to the situation.

Following the Ninja activities, Timorese Police Commander, Commissary Longuinhos Monteiro has pledged to set up security post in some dangerous areas in Kovalima to provide security for the residents.

AMP-PUN supports reforms over Govt

The MPs from the Parliamentary Majority Alliance (AMP) and the opposition PUN have declared their support to the call made by President Jose Ramos Horta asking Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão to reform the AMP Government.

Timorese Police Deputy Commander, Sub Commissary Afonso de Jesus said the police commanders strongly condemned the attitude of the PNTL officers in maltreating a resident in Atauro Island.

President Jose Ramos Horta has planned to meet with Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão who is also minister for defense and security and Timorese National Police (PNTL) Commander, Commissary Longuinhos Monteiro for conveying the community leaders’ recommendations about reactivating the PNTL.

Police commit violence, as law is not strongly implemented

Program Manager of Strengthening Law and Human Right, Rogerio Viegas Vicente said the Timorese National Police (PNTL) did not strongly implement laws and said it had led some of the PNTL officers engaged in act of crime.